Carolinas Golf Foundation

Organization Overview

Carolinas Golf Foundation is located in Southern Pines, NC. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (N60) the organization is classified as: Amateur Sports, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Carolinas Golf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Carolinas Golf Foundation generated $203.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $185.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Carolinas Golf Foundation has awarded 52 individual grants totaling $342,219. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CAROLINAS GOLF FOUNDATION WAS FORMED BY THE CAROLINAS GOLF ASSOCIATION IN 1977 TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING FOR A VARIETY OF CAROLINAS-BASED GOLF INITIATIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS STUDENTS WHO ARE ASPIRING TO BECOME GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS AND TURFGRASS MANAGERS IN THE CAROLINAS. THE CAROLINAS GOLF FOUNDATION UNDERWRITES GRANTS TO TURFGRASS MAJORS AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AND NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY. INDIVIDUAL GRANTS VARIED IN VALUE UP TO $2,000. CHARLES E. LYNCH JR., CGA COUNSEL, NOTED, "THIS YEAR'S WINNERS ARE THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO WILL DIRECT TOMORROW'S TURF PROGRAMS. THEY WILL DISCOVER SOLUTIONS FOR FUTURE TURFGRASS PROBLEMS. WE ARE PLEASED TO PARTICIPATE IN ENDOWING THIS ONGOING PROGRAM." THE CAROLINAS GOLF FOUNDATION FIRST OFFERED SCHOLARSHIP AID TO TURFGRASS MAJORS IN 1977. THE FOUNDATION ALSO STARTED A MORE EXPANSIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN 2020 BY GIVING $25,000 TO SEVERAL STUDENTS WHO EXCEL IN GRADE, COMMUNITY WORK AND WHO ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN GOLF. THE CAROLINAS GOLF FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN $1,500,000 OVER THE LAST 37 YEARS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. A PARTIAL LIST OF THE GROUPS THE CAROLINAS GOLF FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED WITH FINANCIAL BACKING AND RESOURCES: CAROLINAS PGA, CHALLENGED GOLFERS NETWORK, CLEMSON SCHOLARSHIPS, CGCSA ROUND4RESEARCH, FAIRWAY OUTREACH, HARRIS YMCA, LPGA/USGA GIRLS PROGRAMS, MYRTLE BEACH JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION, NC STATE SCHOLARSHIPS, NCWGA, SEVEN FIRST TEE PROGRAMS, SALVATION ARMY PROJECT, SC JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION, SIX COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS, TRIAD YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION, WCGA, WILMINGTON JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY, WSCGA FOUNDATION, YOUTH ON COURSE, AND GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS.


THE FOUNDATION HAS DONATED TO VARIOUS JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS INCLUDING OVER NINE CAROLINAS FIRST-TEE PROGRAMS, SEVERAL CITY-WIDE DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS, THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION, THE WOMEN'S SOUTH CAROLINA GOLF ASSOCIATION, YOUTH ON COURSE AND MANY OTHER START-UP INITIATIVES.


THE CAROLINAS GOLF FOUNDATION ALSO CONCENTRATES RESEARCH GRANT AID AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AND NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY THROUGH ROUNDS4RESEARCH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John L Nance
Executive Director/trustee
$0
Mike Smith
President/trustee
$0
Rick Riddle
Vice President
$0
Rion Moore
Secretary
$0
Lawrence Hicks
Treasurer/trustee
$0
Greg Norris
Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$32,595
Fundraising events$321,056
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$49,774
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$403,425
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$200,233
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $203,192

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Carolinas Golf Foundation has awarded $78,750 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FIRST TEE OF COASTAL CAROLINAS

PURPOSE: TO HELP SUPPORT THEIR TOURNAMENTS AND PROGRAMS

$10,000

FIRST TEE OF GREATER CHARLOTTE

PURPOSE: TO HELP SUPPORT THEIR TOURNAMENTS AND PROGRAMS

$5,500

FIRST TEE OF THE SANDHILLS

PURPOSE: COACHING EXPENSES/YOUTH PROGRAMS

$10,000

FIRST TEE OF THE UPSTATE

PURPOSE: TO HELP SUPPORT THEIR TOURNAMENTS AND PROGRAMS

$7,500

SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: CLUBS FOR KIDS

$7,500

NORTH CAROLINA WOMEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: TO HELP SUPPORT THEIR TOURNAMENTS AND PROGRAMS

$6,000
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